The smallest space we’ve worked on so far. It was a challenge to make the most of it: a small corridor of about 20 m² that connects the front and back exits of the house.

It would have been simple to design a straight path, but that wouldn’t make the most of such a tiny space, so we decided to curve the path to the left and right and raise and lower it slightly. This gave the space a rhythm and volume, allowing us to work not only on a flat plane. By adding curves, we created a small flat area for placing a chair to enjoy a coffee or read the newspaper.

The path brings order to the space, while the vegetation adds a sense of disorder, since it’s planted randomly, like two opposing poles, negative and positive. Sensitivity in form, materials, colours, and scents. And xerogardening principles guided the plant selection. A field maple (Acer campestre) brings an autumnal touch while being native to the Moianès region. The selected grasses, shrubs, and conifers are all suited to summer drought.

Lastly, the low maintenance and resistance to most pests and diseases make this small space highly sustainable.